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delays or losses of data are rare when wireless devices such as the Sierra Wireless modem are used
in a normal manner with a well-constructed network, the Sierra Wireless modem should not be used
in situations where failure to transmit or receive data could result in damage of any kind to the user or
any other party, including but not limited to personal injury, death, or loss of property. Sierra Wireless
accepts no responsibility for damages of any kind resulting from delays or errors in data transmitted or
received using the Sierra Wireless modem, or for failure of the Sierra Wireless modem to transmit or
receive such data.
Safety and Hazards
Do not operate the Sierra Wireless modem in areas where cellular modems are not advised without
proper device certifications. These areas include environments where cellular radio can interfere such
as explosive atmospheres, medical equipment, or any other equipment which may be susceptible to
any form of radio interference. The Sierra Wireless modem can transmit signals that could interfere
with this equipment. Do not operate the Sierra Wireless modem in any aircraft, whether the aircraft is
on the ground or in flight. In aircraft, the Sierra Wireless modem MUST BE POWERED OFF. When
operating, the Sierra Wireless modem can transmit signals that could interfere with various onboard
systems.
Note: Some airlines may permit the use of cellular phones while the aircraft is on the ground and the door
The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate the Sierra Wireless modem while in control of
a vehicle. Doing so will detract from the driver or operator’s control and operation of that vehicle. In
some states and provinces, operating such communications devices while in control of a vehicle is an
offence.
is open. Sierra Wireless modems may be used at this time.
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Sierra Wireless product.
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Document History
Vers ion Date Upda tes
1.0 January 26, 2017 Creation
1.1 February 01, 2017 Changed remaining instances of SIM to USIM
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1. Introduction
This document is the Product Technical Specification for the AirPrime HL7650 Embedded Module. It
defines the high-level product features and illustrates the interfaces for these features. This document
is intended to cover the hardware aspects of the product, including electrical and mechanical.
The AirPrime HL7650 belongs to the AirPrime HL Series from Essential Connectivity Module family.
These are industrial grade Embedded Wireless Modules that provides data connectivity on LTE and
3G networks (as listed in Table 1 Supported Bands/Connectivity).
The HL7650 supports a large variety of interfaces such as USB 2.0, UART, Digital Audio, ADC, USIM
and GPIOs to provide customers with the highest level of flexibility in implementing high-end
solutions.
The AirPrime HL7650 belongs to the Common Flexible Form Factor (CF3) family of modules. This
family consists of a series of WWAN modules that share the same mechanical dimensions (same
width and length with varying thicknesses) and footprint. The CF
solution to a series of problems faced commonly in the WWAN module space as it:
Accommodates multiple radio technologies (from 3G to LTE advanced) and band groupings
Supports bit-pipe (Essential Module Series) and value add (Smart Module Series) solutions
Offers electrical and functional compatibility
Provides Direct Mount as well as Socket-ability depending on customer needs
3
form factor provides a unique
1.2. Physical Dimensions
AirPrime HL7650 modules are compact, robust, fully shielded modules with the following dimensions:
Length: 23 mm
Width: 22 mm
Thickness: 2.5 mm
Weight: 3.5 g
Note: Dimensions specified above are typical values.
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1.3. General Features
The table below summarizes the AirPrime HL7650 features.
Table 2. General Features
Feat ure Descrip tion
Small form factor (146-pad solderable LGA pad) – 23mm x 22mm x
2.5mm (nominal)
Physical
Electrical Single or double supply voltage (VBATT and VBATT_PA) – 3.2V – 4.5V
RF Quad-band LTE (B3, B5, B8 and B28) and tri-band UMTS (B1, B5 and B8)
USIM interface
Metal shield can
RF connection pads (RF main interface)
Baseband signals connection
Dual SIM Single Standby (DSSS)
1.8V/3V support
SIM extraction / hot plug detection
SIM/USIM support
Conforms to ETSI UICC Specifications.
Supports SIM application tool kit with proactive SIM commands
Application interface
Protocol stack
Note: Although UIM2 connectivity is available in the hardware, this feature is
not activated in the firmware.
NDIS NIC interface support (Windows 7, Windows 8, Linux)
MBIM support
Multiple non-multiplexed USB channel support
Dial-up networking
USB selective suspend to maximize power savings
CMUX multiplexing over UART
AT command interface – 3GPP 27.007 standard, plus proprietary
extended AT commands
LTE mode operation:
LTE FDD, bandwidth 1.4-20 MHz
System Release: 3GPP Rel. 9
Category 1 (up to 10 Mbit/s in downlink, 5 Mbit/s in uplink)
Rx Diversity
Max modulation 64 QAM DL, 16 QAM UL
Intra-frequency and inter-frequency mobility
SON ANR
Public Warning System PWS
HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access)
Compliant with 3GPP Rel. 8
Category 10 (10.1Mbps)
IPv6 support
HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access)
Compliant with 3GPP Release 8
Category 6 (5.76Mbps)
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Feat ure Descrip tion
SMS over SGs and IMS
SMS MO and MT
SMS saving to SIM card or ME storage
SMS reading from SIM card or ME storage
SMS
Connectivity
Environmental
RTC Real Time Clock (RTC) with calendar
SMS sorting
SMS concatenation
SMS Status Report
SMS replacement support
SMS storing rules (support of
Multiple (up to 20) cellular packet data profiles
Sleep mode for minimum idle power draw
Mobile-originated PDP context activation / deactivation
Support QoS profile
Release 99 QoS negotiation – Background, Interactive, and
Streaming
Static and Dynamic IP address. The network may assign a fixed IP
address or dynamically assign one using DHCP (Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol).
Supports PAP and CHAP authentication protocols
PDP context type (IPv4, IPv6, IPv4v6). IP Packet Data Protocol context
RFC1144 TCP/IP header compression
Operating temperature ranges (industrial grade):
Class A: -30°C to +70°C
Class B: -40°C to +85°C
AT+CNMI, AT+CNMA
)
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1.4. Architecture
The figure below presents an overview of the AirPrime HL7650 internal architecture and external
interfaces.
VBAT T
GND
VGPIO
BAT_RTC
USIM1
USIM2
USB
GPIO x 12
LGA-
146
UART1 (8 pins)
PWR_ON_N
RESET_IN_N
ADC x 2
32K_CLKOUT
L
2
6
C
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M
PCM
JTAG
TX_ON
O
T
U
26MHz
Figure 1. Architecture Overview
1.5. Interfaces
Baseband
Memory
(Flash + RAM)
MCUDSP
PMURF
Analog Baseband
Peripherals
32.768KHz
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TX_LTE
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AirPrime HL7650
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Antenna
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Switch
Antenna
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Switch
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LGA-
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RF DIV
The AirPrime HL7650 module provides the following interfaces and peripheral connectivity:
1x – VGPIO
1x – BAT_RTC Backup Battery Interface
2x – 1.8V/3V USIM
1x – USB 2.0
12x – GPIOs (1 of which is multiplexed)
1x – 8-wire UART
1x – Active Low PWR_ON_N
1x – Active Low RESET_IN_N
2x – ADC
2x – System Clock out (32.768 KHz and 26 MHz)
1x – Digital Audio Interface (PCM)
1x – JTAG Interface
1x – RF Main Antenna
1x – RF Diversity
1x – TX Indicator
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1.6. Connection Interface
The AirPrime HL7650 module is an LGA form factor device. All electrical and mechanical connections
are made through the 146 Land Grid Array (LGA) pads on the bottom side of the PCB.
Figure 2. Mechanical Overview (Top and Bottom Views)
The 146 pads have the following distribution:
66 inner signal pads, 1x0.5mm, pitch 0.8mm
1 reserved test point (do not connect), 1.0mm diameter
7 test point (JTAG), 0.8mm diameter, 1.20mm pitch
USIM connector Adding ESD protection is highly recommended at the point where
Other host signals
JESD22-A115 ± 200V Machine Model
JESD22-C101C ± 250V Charged Device Model
the USIM contacts are exposed, and for any other signals that
would be subjected to ESD by the user.
1.8. Environmental and Certifications
1.8.1. Environmental Specifications
The environmental specification for both operating and storage conditions are defined in the table
below.
Table 4. Environmental Specifications
Cond iti ons Rang e
Operating Class A -30°C to +70°C
Operating Class B -40°C to +85°C
Storage -40°C to +85°C
Class A is defined as the operating temperature ranges that the device:
Shall exhibit normal function during and after environmental exposure.
Shall meet the minimum requirements of 3GPP or appropriate wireless standards.
Class B is defined as the operating temperature ranges that the device:
Shall remain fully functional during and after environmental exposure
Shall exhibit the ability to establish an SMS or DATA call (emergency call) at all times even
when one or more environmental constraint exceeds the specified tolerance.
Unless otherwise stated, full performance should return to normal after the excessive
constraint(s) have been removed.
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1.8.2. Regulatory
Sierra Wireless hereby declares that the HL7650 is in compliance with all essential requirements of
Directive <TBD>.
The Declaration of Conformity will be available for viewing at the following location in the EU
community:
Sierra Wireless (UK) Limited
Suite 5, The Hub
Fowler Avenue
Farnborough Business Park
Farnborough, United Kingdom GU14 7JP
1.8.3. RoHS Directive Compliant
The AirPrime HL7650 module is compliant with RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU which sets limits for the
use of certain restricted hazardous substances. This directive states that “from 1st July 2006, new
electrical and electronic equipment put on the market does not contain lead, mercury, cadmium,
hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) or polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)”.
1.8.4. Disposing of the Product
This electronic product is subject to the EU Directive 2012/19/EU for Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). As such, this product must not be disposed of at a
municipal waste collection point. Please refer to local regulations for directions on how
to dispose of this product in an environmental friendly manner.
1.9. References
[1] AirPrime HL Series Customer Process Guidelines
Reference Number: 4114330
[2] AirPrime HL76xx AT Commands Interface Guide
Reference Number: 4118395
[3] AirPrime HL Series Development Kit User Guide
Reference Number: 4114877
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2. Pad Definition
AirPrime HL7650 pads are divided into 2 functional categories.
Core functions and associated pads cover all the mandatory features for M2M connectivity and will be available by default across all CF3 family of
modules. These Core functions are always available and always at the same physical pad location. A customer platform using only these functions
and associated pads is guaranteed to be forward and/or backward compatible with the next generation of CF3 modules.
Extension functions and associated pads bring additional capabilities to the customer. Whenever an Extension function is available on a module, it
is always at the same pad location.
Other pads marked as “not connected” or “reserved” should not be used.
Table 5. Pad Definition
Pad
#
1 GPIO1 General purpose input/output I/O I, T - 1.8V Left Open Extension
2 UART1_RI UART1 Ring indicator O O, L - 1.8V Connect to test point Core
3 UART1_RTS UART1 Request to send I I, T/PU L 1.8V Connect to test point Core
4 UART1_CTS UART1 Clear to send O I, T/PU L 1.8V Connect to test point Core
5 UART1_TX UART1 Transmit data I I, T/PD - 1.8V Connect to test point Core
6 UART1_RX UART1 Receive data O I, T/PU - 1.8V Connect to test point Core
7 UART1_DTR UART1 Data terminal ready I I, T/PD L 1.8V Connect to test point Core
8 UART1_DCD UART1 Data carrier detect O O, L L 1.8V Connect to test point Core
9 UART1_DSR UART1 Data set ready O O, H L 1.8V Connect to test point Core
10 GPIO2 General purpose input/output I/O O, L - 1.8V Connect to test point Core
11 RESET_IN_N Input reset signal I N/A L 1.8V Left Open Core
Signal Na me Function I/O
I/O HW
Reset
Stat e
Acti ve
Low/ Hi gh
Power
Supp ly
Domain
Recomm end ation
for Unused P ads
Type
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Pad
#
12 USB_D-
13 USB_D+
14 NC Not Connected - - - Not connected
15 NC Not Connected - - - Not connected
16 USB_VBUS USB VBUS I N/A - 5V Connect to test point Extension
17 NC Not Connected (Reserved for future use) - - - Left Open Not connected
18 NC Not Connected (Reserved for future use) - - - Left Open Not connected
19 NC Not Connected (Reserved for future use) - - - Left Open Not connected
20 NC Not Connected (Reserved for future use) - - - Left Open Not connected
21 BAT_RTC Power supply for RTC backup I/O N/A - 1.8V Left Open Extension
22 26M_CLKOUT 26MHz System Clock Output O I, T/PD - 1.8V Left Open Extension
23 32K_CLKOUT 32.768kHz System Clock Output O I, T/PD - 1.8V Left Open Extension
24 ADC1 Analog to digital converter I N/A - 1.2V Left Open Extension
25 ADC0 Analog to digital converter I N/A - 1.2V Left Open Extension
26 UIM1_VCC 1.8V/3V USIM1 Power supply O N/A - 1.8V/3V Mandatory connection Core
27 UIM1_CLK 1.8V/3V USIM1 Clock O O, L - 1.8V/3V Mandatory connection Core
28 UIM1_DATA 1.8V/3V USIM1 Data I/O O, L - 1.8V/3V Mandatory connection Core
29 UIM1_RESET 1.8V/3V USIM1 Reset O O, L L 1.8V/3V Mandatory connection Core